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Last minute holiday crafting ideas

Hi all, I hope you’re finding time to enjoy the holiday season and to do a little crafting or art making.
Below are a couple of last minute projects you can make up quickly and easily.
The first one is using Sizzix scoreboard die- picture frame- from Eileen Hull. You’ll want to be sure to visit her blog and [...]

More Scoreboard fun with Sizzix and Eileen Hull’s dies

I’m participating in a blog hop to show off the many ways of using my friend Eileen Hull’s new product line with Sizzix! It’s called SCOREBOARDS ™ and they are a  ton of fun to use because of their versatility. This week’s projects are created around her pocket notebook die. (Shown here, as the base [...]

menu table embellishment

SCOREBOARDS ™ and they are a lot of fun to use because of their versatility.

Paper fun with Robot kits

About the Designer

Takashi Tsunoda
With the motto “Teaching Values Through Handcrafts”, Takashi Tsunoda designs toys that use your hands and stimulate your brains.

about a year ago…

The purple in this piece reflects the trend seen while in both London and Paris last year! EVERYWHERE- purple!!!

Terrorific Tuesday Finale

It’s the final week for this year’s Terrorific Tuesday. Much thanks to Alexa Westerfield for host this- it’s a lot of work! Enjoy!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009

Terrorific Tuesday 2009 Week 4

Trick or Treat!
Frame and post it note holder dressed for Halloween
Costumed Kokeshi Dolls
Try out a Halloween idea for a traditional Japanese doll with Crafterella
Halloween Mask
Phyllis Dobbs [...]

More Owls!!!!

Here’s the link! http://brendapinnick.typepad.com/brenda_pinnick_news_ideas/2008/12/owl-pattern-freebie.html so  you can make your own festive owls for scaring or delighting  your trick or treaters or Thanksgiving guests!
I used various papers from my many different kits sold via QVC over the last 3 years including Sucerie, Brenda Pinnick Signature, Initially Yours, Village Color. I encourage you to USE YOUR STASH! [...]

Sizzix Project and more!

I’ve been playing around with Eileen Hull’s new Scoreboard Sizzix Dies and found a great combo project!
I’ve been making these little mini-books using my own Sizzix product, Die Number 656042-Album cover and page. The mini-books are perfect for creating portable color palettes to stick in  your purse or bag for quick and easy reference. Shopping for [...]

TerrorifficTuesday-week 3!

Spooky Spider House
Silvia creates a miniature haunted house that is spooky and oh-so fun!
Witchy Embroidered Postcard
Sharron Westerfield brews up a whimsical witch postcard
The Impatient Crafter
Vintage plastic owls become the focal point of a charming necklace you can wear for Halloween and all year round!
Pumpkin and cat felt treat bag
Felt bag that can also be made [...]

My fabric featured in Quilting Trends Magazine!

http://www.fabrictrends.com/issues/current.shtml
How exciting is this? The wonderful Pine Tree Country Quilts designed and made this Autumn themed quilt using my Opulence fabric from Henry Glass & Co.!   You can order the complete kit here.
There is such satisfaction in seeing how other designers use my products! Thank you Pine Tree Country Quilts for doing such a beautiful [...]